Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: The praise band as they practice and lead worship. Scripture: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! ~ Psalm 150:6 Dear Father – You are El Shaddai – the God who sees! I pray You see our hearts when we praise You together this month. I …
Where Do I Fit In?
By Marilyn Turk @MarilynTurk In this vast, unpredictable world of writing, do you ever wonder where you fit in? I do. Although we try to avoid labeling people, the publishing business does this for us. Here are some examples: 1. Prepublished? Published? Multi-published? 2. Are you with a major publisher? Small press? Independent? Hybrid publisher? 3. Are you an A-listed …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Day 36
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Those teaching continuing education tracks at conference Scripture: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. ~ Psalm 28:7a For those teachers who are speaking but not in good health or who are just plain exhausted, give them strength, Lord. For …
40 Days of Conference Prayer – Day 37
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For those unable to attend conference Scripture: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Heavenly Father, be with those who can’t attend the conference …
40 Days of Conference Prayer: Day 38
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For our keynote speaker, Charles Martin Scripture: Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. ~ Jeremiah 1:9 Father God, thank You that Charles Martin is able to be our keynote speaker …
40 Days of Conference Prayer: Day 39
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the audio/visual team Scripture: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news. ~Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) Lord, please be with those serving on the audio/visual team, so setup and connections go smoothly. Let each session from Early Bird to the post-conference and everything in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 40
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Day 40 topic: For God’s presence and blessing at conference Scripture: Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. ~Psalm 127:1 Father God, you are our great Almighty Father, and we thank you for …
To Contest or Not to Contest?
by Angela Hunt Every year, the contests come around, whether you are published or unpublished. Should you enter? There’s a definite cost involved—not only the financial fee, but the cost of your time to prepare the manuscript, arrange for the mailing of books or pages, and the cost of wear and tear on your nerves. Are contests worth it? Way …
Writing Celebration into Our Stories
by Susan Lyttek @SusanLyttek Only within the last month, we have celebrated my dad’s birthday, our 40th anniversary, our son’s birthday, Father’s Day, and Independence Day. A lot of rejoicing and honoring has been going on. And that’s a good thing. Our God is a God of the holiday and celebration. As such, we need to weave such days into …
Reach THE END, Press SEND, Repeat
By Kathleen Y’Barbo-Turner @KathleenYBarbo As the author of more than 100 books, I often get asked how I manage to write all those books. My answer? One book at a time! I know, but it’s true. I also get asked for my secret to how I manage to reach THE END and press SEND time after time. Please understand I …